MiSTer Sidecar USB Case

[NegSol]

MiSTer Sidecar USB case add-on usable with MiSTer USB Hub v1.1 daughter board

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Sidecar will work with MiSTer - Case Universal v5.2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zALJqBP9OZc

Slowly iterating the design. Sorry for taking so long.

Today I did my first physical testing of the add-on case.

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Not quite there yet ...

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so close.. USB cut-outs are too small and have to be slightly enlarged in the next version. Also the panel bracket idea is not yet working. Maybe needs another re-design. I will keep you updated.

Edit: It is released now:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3025189
https://youtu.be/eQElAyntNXY

[Newsdee]

Looks great! Waiting for the final design to print one...

[NegSol]

I did some minor tweaks and now everything fits perfectly. Tolerance are tight but it even works without additional screws. I will leave the screw holes is anyway, just in case it develops slip over time.

Expect the files in the next days...

[Sorgelig]

with separate holes it looks much better

[NegSol]

I released the 3D models. I also made a video showing you how to put it together. I currently only use four screws for the pcb mounting.
Links:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3025189
https://youtu.be/eQElAyntNXY

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It also works for all models of the big universal cases (v5.2 and v1.2). XS cases are not supported though.

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Feedback welcome as always

[NML32]

I just finished printing and attaching the MiSTer USB Sidecar.

Thank you NegSo it all fits together very nicely and looks good!!

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[Newsdee]

Off topic but I couldn't help but notice the tape over the power light of one of your switches. It's one of those ridiculously strong LEDs right? I wonder why there's so many devices with those...

[NegSol]

Off topic but I couldn't help but notice the tape over the power light of one of your switches. It's one of those ridiculously strong LEDs right? I wonder why there's so many devices with those...

Yes – it is an inexpensive hdmi switch and the brightness of those LEDs are too much. I did forget it was there until you mentioned it

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@NML32 - thanks for sharing your case’s pictures. It looks good.

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sidecar is also available at shapeways now
https://www.shapeways.com/product/G5LN3 ... d=67289852